About Us
Alternative Heat is a UK and European leader in the design, development, and delivery of offsite-prefabricated, sustainable building service solutions. With 20+ years of experience and a state-of-the-art 8.5-acre headquarters in Banbridge, we are specialists in commercial energy centres, district heating, and turnkey MEP solutions built in NI and shipped across the UK and Europe.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our Central Quality Assurance Team. You’ll play a key role in shaping the Alternative Heat Integrated Management System (AH-IMS) and driving continuous improvement across projects and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Auditing & Compliance
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Conduct internal and external audits to meet regulatory and client standards
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Prepare audit reports, identify nonconformities, and track corrective actions
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Support customer and certification body audits
FMEA & Risk Management
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Lead or support FMEA activities
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Develop risk mitigation strategies and documentation
Nonconformity & Corrective Action
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Manage root cause analysis and resolution for internal and external issues
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Log, track, and report on nonconformities in products, services, and processes
Continual Improvement
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Use data analysis to identify trends and drive process improvements
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Collaborate across departments to integrate quality into daily operations
Documentation & Training
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Maintain AH-IMS documentation and work instructions
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Deliver relevant training and promote a quality-first culture
Reporting & Quality Metrics
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Report on quality KPIs and action effectiveness to senior management
What You’ll Need
Essential:
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Proven experience in quality engineering or assurance
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Hands-on experience with internal audits, FMEA, and nonconformity reporting
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Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality systems
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Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Desirable:
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ISO Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001)
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Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline
Why Join Us?
Career & Development
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Full in-house training
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Clear progression pathways
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Long service awards and annual performance recognition
Health & Wellbeing
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Health cash plan & flu vaccine
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Annual health checks
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Smart wellbeing platform
Perks & Culture
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Funded social events & team building activities
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Annual Christmas raffle
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AH branded clothing allowance
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Free barista-style coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and fruit
Convenience
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Free secure onsite parking
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Electric vehicle charging points
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Emergency car kit access
About Our Facilities
Our headquarters includes 8,000m² of fabrication space, equipped with overhead cranes and leading MEP technologies—offering a safe, modern, and supportive environment for innovation and quality.
Apply Now
Be part of a company shaping the future of building services across Europe. If you’re a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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